>All,
>
>The Aluminum skin on my Formula Junior is developing some stress cracks.
>They're all in non-critical areas. I'm pretty sure they can be TIG welded
>but I'm not sure how to proceed with stripping. I may or may not want to
>strip the panels down to bare Aluminum and start over. The Aluminum is
>fairly light gauge, especially in the nose section. There are rivets on
>these panels too, so I don't really want to think about having them
>dipped unless there's no other way. I also don't want to turn my garage
>into a toxic waste dump.
>
>Anybody have any suggestions for gently stripping Aluminum panels? Any
>specialists in Northern CA? Anybody tried dry ice blasting?
>
>Simon Favre
>'58 Bourgeault F. Jr. (not quite as cracked as the driver)
>Milpitas, CA
I've seen some aluminum parts which were soda blasted. It did a really
good job, no pitting, and it even degreased. if you call around, somebody
might have the equipment.
Calvin Krug
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